From Bullets To Billions novel Chapter 160

Chapter 160: The Deal is Made

There was something Aron had noticed this entire time while facing Hercules, and not just during the fight, but even before it had started.

Hercules had been trying his best not to harm those around him beyond what was necessary. It wasn’t just a coincidence or lack of control; Aron could tell he was deliberately holding back. Maybe he was actually placing limits on himself, and the destruction that had occurred was simply a byproduct of those limits being tested.

Either way, for someone to do such a thing, it meant one clear truth: Hercules didn’t want to kill.

The final strike that Hercules had been preparing… Aron had made up his mind. He would deliver the message, and he would not move from his spot. Whether he could’ve even avoided the strike was another matter entirely, but that didn’t matter.

Even if Max’s prediction didn’t come true, Aron trusted that Hercules would stop himself before landing a fatal blow. And that trust had just been proven.

As the violent gust of wind whipped past him, Aron felt one side of his glasses shatter and snap apart, the broken pieces falling to the ground at his feet.

It broke from the wind force alone? Aron thought, his heart racing. If that thing had really hit me, my head would’ve been detached from my skull. And that movement at the end… I had assumed, with a name like ‘Hercules,’ his specialty was raw strength, but he just proved it. He has extreme speed as well.

“It seems my client has managed to pique your interest,” Aron said calmly, steadying his breath. “Thank you for taking the time to listen. And I apologize again. We didn’t know what kind of person you would be, and you’ve proven a hard one to track down. That’s why I needed the aid of everyone here.”

He stood tall, even with his broken glasses and battered appearance.

“However,” Aron continued, voice firm, “I cannot state my client’s name. And before you say you’re not interested, know this, he will come see you in person tomorrow, if you allow it. He will explain everything face to face. My purpose here was simply to find you first.”

Hercules slowly lowered his fist to his side. His sharp gaze shifted to the other squad members still standing nearby, ready to act at a moment’s notice. But now, they were visibly shaking, their bodies tense, unsure if they even could help.

He had to admit… they were a brave bunch. Most people, after witnessing even a fraction of his strength, would’ve turned tail and fled, never daring to seek him out again.

“I have some rules… if I’m to accept your condition,” Hercules finally spoke, his voice deep and unwavering. “First, only you and the student may come here tomorrow. To this cabin. No one else.”

His gaze darkened.

“If I am not here, wait for me. I will come back at some point. But no one else is to arrive. And as for the rest of you, those who’ve seen this place… you are to forget about it. Otherwise, ” Hercules’ voice dropped to a dangerous growl, “, I will make it so you’re forgotten from this world. Understand?”

The men all nodded quickly, not daring to say a word. Their throats felt tight, voices caught in fear.

Without another glance, Hercules turned and walked past them, heading toward the cabin once more. He didn’t speak again, the sound of his heavy footsteps the only thing echoing in the silent forest.

“When I come back out…” Hercules added over his shoulder, his tone cold and absolute, “none of you should still be here, including the ones on the ground.”

And just like that, the towering figure disappeared inside. The large beast of a man was gone, but the weight of his presence lingered in the air.

Every single person there felt as though they had just narrowly escaped death itself. The air around them finally felt breathable again, though none of them could shake the feeling that they hadn’t even witnessed Hercules’ true strength.

The squad wasted no time. The helicopters had been lowered back down to their position, and the injured were swiftly placed inside before flying off toward the main city. The crew was tense, the loud hum of the chopper blades made them anxious. What if the noise provoked Hercules again?

But Aron remained calm.

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